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Can i use Samsung Galaxy Y as an internet dongle?

15 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/can-i-use-samsung-galaxy-y-as-an-internet-dongle.150321/

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psr Original post #1
Dec 22, 2011 at 12:12 PM
I want to buy Samsung Galaxy Y android Phone. I want to know if i can use it to surf the internet on a Laptop or a PC by connecting it via USB just like an internet dongle. I have heard that its not possible to do so on Samsung Phones. Is it true?
andro
andro #2
Dec 22, 2011 at 12:54 PM
You can use it
Desmond
Desmond #3
Dec 22, 2011 at 1:03 PM
Definitely

You phone should support tethering.
thetechfreak
Dec 22, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Yes absolutely.
Not only that you turn your phone into a Wifi hotspot too :wink:
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rajeevk #6
Dec 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Yes, you can. I have a Samsung Galaxy Y and I am using it as a Wifi Hotspot.
Zangetsu
Dec 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM
I want to buy Samsung Galaxy Y android Phone. I want to know if i can use it to surf the internet on a Laptop or a PC by connecting it via USB just like an internet dongle. I have heard that its not possible to do so on Samsung Phones. Is it true?

Yes u can use it for internet on laptop/desktop....& I think all phones having GPRS can be used to connect to internet on PC...I had used samsung wave for the same purpose. :mrgreen:
vishald
vishald #8
Dec 26, 2011 at 5:10 PM
@rajeevk Can you put some light on your wifi set up i.e. how are you connecting it to the Internet and how to convert it in to wifi hotspot?
Thanks in advance.
jatt
jatt #9
Dec 26, 2011 at 5:14 PM
Dear frnds,
I need to connect and use wifi broadband home connection over my samsung galaxy young phone which supports wifi connection i can able to see UTStarcom on connection but it stucks on obtaining IP and do nothing.Please give me complete tutorial for that here.I shall be very thankful to you.
coderunknown
Dec 26, 2011 at 6:55 PM
^^ check under wifi advanced features if there is any option to change regulatory domain.
jatt
jatt #11
Dec 27, 2011 at 9:35 PM
Now not able to edit modem settings how can i able to again please advice here.When i filled 192.168.1.1 nothing happening first it was working.I do something wrong with settings please suggest.thanks

please reply here i am waiting for that please

now i am able to connect but not able to surf any webpage.please help me .i shall be very thankful to you .
red dragon
Dec 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Restart your phone....turn off..turn on the wifi on your phone....it will start scanning available network...once you see your network,select it.
It will ask for password/encryption key...enter it...wait few seconds
.Viola!connected.
But you started your thread about something else right?
jatt
jatt #13
Dec 29, 2011 at 6:02 PM
thanks for reply here sorry for thread,Now i connected all things working great thanks.
Renny
Renny #14
Feb 19, 2012 at 12:35 AM
Won't using it as a 3G data card continuously for long periods damage the mobile (due to heating and faster battery draining)?
manoj_299
manoj_299 #15
Feb 19, 2012 at 5:10 AM
Ya, it make phone hot and battery drain very fast. So u will have to keep charging it continuously during use. Chances of damaging phone is high.